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Xcellent 25 Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard - Oct. 17 4,745 views 2:45

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For the second-consecutive week, the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard stay exactly the same.

Twenty-three of the 25 were in action, and only one game was decided by less than 10 points.

And, speaking of that game, it was one of the craziest we have seen in 2016.

No. 22 Warren Central thought it had just went 0-2 vs. Cincinnati teams, as St. Xavier (Cincinnati) was up 18-13 with no time on the clock. But thanks to some St. X players for running onto the field before the final tackle was made, the Warriors were given one last chance from the Bombers' 42-yard line after there was a illegal participation penalty called on St. Xavier.

On the final play of the game, senior quarterback Zach Summeier rolled to his right and chucked the ball off one foot and found his 4-star sophomore wide receiver David Bell at the 1-yard line and fought his way into the end zone to pull off the 19-18 road victory in one of the most bizarre games of the season.

The state of California was very impressive this past weekend also, as the four teams ranked in the Top 25 won by a combined 146 points. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) have proven to be in their own class in the Trinity league and we get to find out who the top dog is this Friday night.

1. (1 last week) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 8-0
The last time the Gaels lost a game, current Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon was managing the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2013 American League Division Series. They have won 47 games in a row, currently the third-longest active winning streak among all 11-man football teams. Win No. 47 was no problem for Kenny Sanchez and his boys as they shut out Clark (Las Vegas) 58-0. Against three Nevada opponents this year the Gaels have outscored them 169-13.
Next game: Friday at Desert Oasis (Las Vegas)

2. (2) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 6-0
Another week and another impressive win for IMG Academy. This time it was a 38-0 road win against previously unbeaten Oxbridge Academy (West Palm Beach, Fla.). The Ascenders are easily one of the most talented teams in the country and 4-star quarterback Kellen Mond has proven to be one of the best players in all of high school football in 2016. On defense, 2017 Alabama commit Dylan Moses and 2017 LSU commit Grant Delpit have arguably been the most impressive defensive tandem in the country. Next week IMG Academy faces another big-time tandem in Shaun Wade and D.J. Matthews and Trinity Christian Academy on ESPN2.
Next game: Friday at Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.)

3. (3) DeSoto (Texas), 7-0
DeSoto continues to show it has one of the most explosive offenses in the country, as the Eagles eclipsed the 50-point mark for the third time this year after beating Irving (Texas) 51-7. The Eagles had three players rush for 100-plus yards as Kelan Walker, Jamonne Williams and Richie Washington Jr combined for 328 yards rushing and four scores.
Next game: Friday at Duncanville (Texas)

4. (4) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 7-0
The Trinity league is regarded as the toughest in the country, but that hasn't been the case for Mater Dei in its first two league games. The Monarchs have outscored Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) and Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) 118-28. The No. 1 pro style quarterback in the Class of 2019, JT Daniels, has put up video game numbers through his first seven games - 2,640 yards and 40 touchdowns. He has thrown for at least 300 yards and five touchdowns in every game this year. The Monarchs have had some very talented teams over the last 30 years but this one ranks right up there with any of them. The true test comes this Friday against No. 7 St. John Bosco in one of the biggest games on the calendar in 2016.
Next game: Friday at St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

5. (5) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 8-0
DeMatha has now won 13 games in a row and its 23-13 win at Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) had to feel extra special because Gonzaga was the last team to knock off the Stags. DeMatha showed off its toughness in the second half as it stuck with its rushing attack and continued to pound the rock. After Gonzaga scored a touchdown to cut the deficit to 16-13 with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Stags went 60 yards down the field for the decisive touchdown on their next drive without throwing one pass. The Stags finished the game scoring touchdowns on three of their last four possessions.
Next game: Friday vs. Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.)

6. (6) Roswell (Ga.), 7-0
For the seventh-consecutive time this year, Roswell beat its opponent by double digits. This time it was Walton (Marietta, Ga.), who lost 55-10. The Hornets have one of the best defenses in the country led by 4-star safety Xavier Mckinney. They haven't allowed more than 14 points in any game this season and are only allowing 5.7 points per game. Roswell's offense has been rolling as of late too, with at least 45 points in three of the last four games.
Next game: Friday at Etowah (Woodstock, Ga.)

7. (7) (St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 6-1
Just like Mater Dei, St. John Bosco has cruised through its first two Trinity League games, beating Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) by a combined 103 points. The Braves have now won 23 consecutive league games and since their lone loss to No. 1 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) they have won four in a row, outscoring the opposition 228-39. There will be a lot on the line this Friday night against Mater Dei, as the winner be in the driver's seat for the league crown.
Next game: Friday vs. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

8. (8) Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), 6-1
Grayson continues to roll since its season-opening loss to No. 2 IMG Academy. The Rams beat Archer (Lawrenceville, Ga.) 38-0 to win their sixth-consecutive game. The defense was lights-out, limiting Archer to 108 yards of total offense, and 2017 Clemson commit Chase Brice led the way on offense with three touchdown passes.
Next game: Friday vs. Newton (Covington, Ga.)

9. (9) Mountain Pointe (Phoenix), 8-0
Mountain Pointe beat a very good Desert Ridge (Mesa, Ariz.) team 27-13 to improve to 8-0. The Pride have been one of the most resilient teams in all of high school football this year. They lost their starting quarterback Noah Grover to a broken leg and starting running back Gary Bragg to a torn ACL but they keep finding ways to win. Rashie Hodge jr led the way on offense, rushing for 212 yards and four touchdowns. Isaiah Pola-mao and Matthew Pola-mao have been solid too in leading one of the top defenses in the country.
Next game: Friday vs. Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)

10. (10) Allen (Texas), 7-0
The Eagles have been playing great football in 2016 and this past weekend was probably their best game of the season. They improved to 7-0 after a dominant 42-7 win against a very good Guyer (Denton, Texas) team. Allen scored a touchdown on six of its first seven possessions and Mitchell Jonke finished the night with 255 yards through the air to go with two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing. Allen has outscored the opposition 322-95 this season and has won every game by at least 18 points.
Next game: Thursday at McKinney (Texas)

11. (11) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 4-2
St. Thomas Aquinas couldn't wait to step on the field after its 25-24 triple overtime loss to Bishop Gorman, and Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) was probably upset it had to be the first opponent for the Raiders, because Aquinas rolled to a 42-8 win. The Raiders were up 42-0 at halftime and rested their starters during the second half. 2017 Florida commit Jake Allen finished the evening 6 of 7 passing for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Next game: Friday vs. Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.)

12. (12) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 7-0
Despite racking up 19 penalties for 178 yards, American Heritage was too much to handle for a young Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) team, as the Patriots won 29-9. Head coach Patrick Surtain was upset with his team's penalties but he was happy they battled through it with a 20-point win against a very talented team. American Heritage finished the night with 269 yards on the ground behind one of the best offensive lines in the country, led by 4-star offensive guard Tedarrell Slaton jr. and 4-star Michigan commit Kai-leon Herbert. The Patriots continue to show they have one of the best defenses in the country, as they have limited the opposition to 10 points or less in five of seven games this year, and they have done so in their last four contests.
Next game: Friday at Jackson (Miami)

13. (13) Colerain (Cincinnati), 8-0
In a matchup between the top two defenses in the Greater Miami Conference, Colerain flexed its muscle to a 28-0 shutout win over Fairfield (Ohio) to win its 57th-consecutive conference game. 2017 Ohio State commit Amir Riep proved he is healthy, as the 4-star defensive back had one interception and starting quarterback Gunnar Leyendecker saw his first action since Week 3 as he split reps with sophomore Deante Smith, who has filled in nicely while Leyendecker was hurt. Colerain has proven it has one of the top defenses in all of high school football, holding the opposition to eight points or less in five of eight games this year, and the Cardinals got their second shutout of the season.
Next game: Friday at Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio)

14. (14) Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 8-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday vs. Shadow Mountain Phoenix, Ariz.)

15. (15) Cass Tech (Detroit), 8-0
Cass Tech continues its dominance in 2016, as the Technicians bested Pershing (Detroit) 60-0. No. 1 wide receiver in the Class of 2017 Donovan Peoples-Jones showed why he is one of the most talented players in the country, as he had two punt return touchdowns, one touchdown reception, a touchdown pass and an interception all in the first half. So far this year Cass Tech has outscored the opposition 394-61 with the lowest margin of victory being 13- oints. The team that lost by 13 gets another crack at Cass Tech this Friday night at Detroit's Ford Field with the Division 1 PSL title on the line.
Next game: Friday vs. King (Detroit)

16. (16) Centennial (Corona, Calif.), 6-1
One thing is for certain with Corona Centennial, year in and year out, they are going to have one of the most explosive offenses in the country, and nothing has changed in 2016. They have scored at least 42 points in every game this season and the defense has been playing great football as of late too. Miles Reed had another big-time game, rushing for 164 yards and three scores, and the senior running back now has 1,274 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground. The Pac-5 playoffs are going to be crazy once again in 2016 with Centennial, St. John Bosco and Mater Dei.
Next game: Friday at Corona (Calif.)

17. (17) McGill-Toolen (Mobile, Ala.), 8-0
McGill-Toolen is just as good as the 1988 Vigor (Prichard, Ala.) team was, at least according to Baker (Mobile, Ala.) head coach Danny Smith. That 1988 team was one of the best in high school football history. This McGill-Toolen team has won 17 games in a row dating back to last year and so far this season they have outscored the opposition 331-82. They are loaded with a boatload of talent, led by starting quarterback Bubba Thompson, who is an Auburn baseball commit, and 2017 USC commit Marlon Williams, who is one of the most explosive wide receivers in the country.
Next game: Friday at Theodore (Ala.)

18. (18) Mission Viejo (Calif.), 8-0
Mission Viejo has now won 36 games in a row after a 57-28 win against San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), which is currently the sixth-longest active winning streak among all 11-man football teams. Matthew Mcdonald finished Friday night with 255 yards passing and two touchdowns. Four-star wide receiver Austin Osborne had 101 yards receiving and one score and 4-star defensive back Olaijah Griffin had five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown, and he has proven to be one of the best two-way players in the state this year.
Next game: Friday vs. Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo, Calif.)

19. (19) Bingham (South Jordan, Utah), 9-0
Bingham scored a season-high 58 points against Jordan (Sandy, Utah) to clinch at least a share of its fourth-consecutive Region 3 title. The Miners finished the night with 587 yards of total offense and they have proven to have one of the most explosive offenses in the country, averaging 48.1 points per game.
Next game: Wednesday at Brighton (Salt Lake City)

20. (20) St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia), 6-0
The Philadelphia power beat Father Judge (Philadelphia) 35-13. Four-star Georgia commit D'Andre Swift and Christian Waller have been one of the best backfield tandems in the country, as they both had a touchdown apiece and junior quarterback Marquez McCray had another nice game finishing the night with three touchdowns, two passing and one rushing. Junior linebacker Philip O'connor capped the night off with a 62-yard pick-six for the fifth and final touchdown of the night.
Next game: Saturday at La Salle (Wyndmoor, Pa.)

21. (21) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 9-0
Trinity has been one of the most dominant teams in all of high school football this year, as the Shamrocks recorded their third shutout win in a four-week span with a 58-0 win against Seneca (Louisville, Ky.). Through nine games this season they have outscored the opposition 379-92 and they will have a good chance to bring home the school's 24th football state championship this year.
Next game: Friday vs. Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)

22. (22) Warren Central (Indianapolis), 8-1
In the most bizarre game of the weekend, Warren Central proved it isn't out of it until the final whistle is blown. Down 18-13 with one final untimed down left on the road against St. Xavier (Cincinnati), Zach Summeier and David Bell connected on one of the top plays of the season. The 4-star wide receiver showed why he is one of the best in the country at going up high to make the catch at the 1-yard line then fighting his way into the end zone on the last play of the game, as the Warriors pulled off a remarkable 19-18 win. Warren Central has now won seven games in a row since its lone loss to No. 13 Colerain (Cincinnati) back in late August. The regular season is over for the Warriors, and they begin postseason play against Franklin Central in the IHSAA 6A bracket on Oct. 28.
Next game: Oct. 28 vs. Franklin Central (Indianapolis)

23. (23) Jenks (Okla.), 7-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday at Yukon (Okla.)

24. (24) East (Salt Lake City), 9-0
East won its 18th-consecutive game after beating rival Highland (Salt Lake City) 31-13 to clinch at least a share of the 4A Region 5 championship and will also be the No. 1 seed in the playoffs in a quest to repeat as UHSAA 4A state champs. They have one more game before the postseason begins though, against Woods Cross, as they try and win the 4A Region 5 championship outright.
Next game: Wednesday at Woods Cross (Utah)

25. (25) Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio), 7-0-1
Wayne won its seventh game in a row and recorded its first shutout victory of the season with a 35-0 win against Fairmont (Kettering, Ohio). The offense totaled over 400 yards and the defense limited Fairmont to 127 total yards. Frederick Pitts V continues his impressive senior season, as he rushed for three scores and Ray James had a nice night on offense hauling in three receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Next game: Friday at Springfield (Ohio)

Bubble Teams

Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.), 8-0
Mill Creek continues to show it is right there when it comes to top teams from the state of Georgia. The Hawks had no problem with Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Ga.), beating them 31-12. Senior quarterback Cameron Turley found his way into the Mill Creek record books as he set the school single-game record with 347 yards passing, surpassing John Russ, who threw for 332 yards back in 2010. Turley and Mill Creek will get a chance to prove they are the top dog in the 7A region once the playoffs begin because No. 6 Roswell and No. 8 Grayson will be in the field also.
Next game: Friday vs. Mountain View (Lawrenceville, Ga.)

Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), 6-1
Lake Travis has been firing on all cylinders since its season-opening loss to Judson (Converse, Texas). The Cavaliers have won six games in a row and recorded their first shutout win of the season this past Friday night with a 68-0 victory against Lehman (Kyle, Texas). Three-star quarterback Charlie Brewer had four touchdowns before the second quarter even began and he now has bragging rights over his older brother Michael Brewer. He surpassed him in career touchdown passes with 74 and is now second all-time in school history.
Next game: Friday vs. Leander (Texas)

South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.), 7-1
South Pointe made it a lot easier this week compared to last week's 6-0 win against Westwood (Blythewood, S.C.), as it beat Lancaster (S.C.) 36-14. Voshon St. Hill led the way on offense, rushing for 116 yards and four scores and 4-star athlete Derion Kendrick continues to be a handful on offense, as he threw for 213 yards. Kendrick is one of the top juniors in the country; he's been playing quarterback for the Stallions but he checks in as the No. 2 wide receiver in the Class of 2018 on 247Sports.
Next game: Friday vs. Richland Northeast (Columbia, S.C.)

The Woodlands (Texas), 7-0
The Woodlands continues to be one of the best teams in all of Texas in 2016 as it improved to 7-0 with a 42-2 win against Oak Ridge (Conroe, Texas). It is the first time the Highlanders are 7-0 since 2010 but they are hoping for different results in the playoffs this time around. That season they went 10-0 during the regular season but lost a playoff opener to Klein Oak (Spring, Texas). The Woodlands has been one of the best all-around teams in the country, and that could bode well for head coach Mark Schmid when the playoffs begin in November.
Next game: Friday at Conroe (Texas)

Kahuku (Hawaii), 8-1
The Red Raiders have been the best team in Hawaii this year and outside of a loss to the No. 1 team in the country, Bishop Gorman, they have outscored the opposition 404-29. Kahuku's defense has been the high school version of the Alabama Crimson Tide, as it has scored nine defensive touchdowns in 2016 and has tallied at least one defensive score in seven of nine games, including one last week in its 63-0 shutout win against Leilehua (Wahiawa, Hawaii) in the OIA quarterfinals. And, Kahuku's 3-star running back Kesi Ah hoy has been rewarded for being one of the best players in the state as he just accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl on Jan. 21, 2017. Kahuku is one win away from playing in the state final for the 26th time in school history, which more than any other school, but the team they are playing this Saturday has appeared in 24 OIA finals.
Next game: Saturday vs. Wai'anae (Hawaii)